Vance Defends Michelle Obama Remark, Backlash Grows
Vice President JD Vance said the backlash to Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama remark at a White House UFC event was totally disproportionate to the comment itself, arguing that outrage culture is harming politics. He framed the incident within the White House setting and broader debates over humor, media reaction, and political rhetoric, noting criticism from UFC chief Dana White and some Trump supporters.